East London News A Force for the community…
Emdad Rahman
As part of a wider community engagement programme, a soft ball cricket festival for women is to take place at Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club on Thursday, 2nd August from 6.30pm.
The festival will have a simple format: whack some balls, bowl some balls, catch some balls; run about a bit; laugh more than is good for you. Repeat.
Soft Ball Cricket is about getting out and playing: maximum fun, minimum fuss. No pads, no hard ball, no heavy bat, no head-scratching rules. It’s a game for absolutely everybody, no matter your skill level, fitness, or age. Playing time at Festivals is usually about two to four hours, so it never gets boring!
Attendees are promised a warm welcome, a free T-shirt, free coaching, music, and food: basically all the good things about a festival with none of the grunge.
Commenting on the festivals, Saba Nasim BEM said, “Local people can bring their friends and family and make a great day of it. For those signing up alone, a team can be found for them too – and introductions made with new team mates.”
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